Garlic-Ginger Chicken & Bulgur Bowls
with Spinach, Caramelized Miso Onion, Ponzu Drizzle & Cilantro
- Fish
- Soy
- Wheat
- Sesame
Flaky salmon with a garlicky ginger glaze is set atop nutty bulgur wheat and wilted spinach in this 30-minute weeknight dinner. A drizzle of sweet-tart ponzu adds a pop of brightness, but the meal’s crowning glory is a jammy caramelized miso onion topper that adds extra umami depth.
Ingredients
12 milliliters
Ponzu Sauce
(Contains: Fish, Soy, Wheat)
1 unit
Red Onion
2.5 ounce
Spinach
1 unit
Miso Sauce Concentrate
(Contains: Soy)
2 ounce
Garlic-Ginger Scallion Paste
(Contains: Sesame)
12 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
½ cup
Bulgur Wheat
(Contains: Wheat)
¼ ounce
Cilantro
Not included in your delivery
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Roughly chop spinach. Roughly chop cilantro.
In a small pot, combine bulgur, 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until water has absorbed and bulgur is tender, 12-15 minutes.
Keep covered off heat until ready to use in Step 5.
While bulgur cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium, preferably nonstick, pan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened, 8-10 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium low and add miso sauce concentrate, ¼ cup water, and 1 tsp sugar (½ cup water and 2 tsp sugar for 4 servings). Cook until caramelized and jammy, 2-3 minutes more.
Turn off heat; stir in half the ponzu. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, pat salmon* dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper.
Place salmon on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Spread with half the garlic-ginger scallion paste and roast on top rack until salmon is cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
Drain any excess water from bulgur if necessary; fluff with a fork.
Stir in chopped spinach and remaining garlic-ginger scallion paste until spinach has wilted and bulgur is coated. (TIP: Return pot to heat if spinach doesn’t wilt from residual heat.) Season with salt and pepper.
Divide bulgur between shallow bowls. Top with salmon and drizzle with remaining ponzu. Top with miso onion. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Mar 2026- Flavor: Some found it tasty and fresh, while others felt it was bland; consider adding more onions and sauce for deeper flavor.
- Ease of prep: Instructions caused confusion for some; double-check protein type and cooking directions before starting.
- Suggestions: Try pairing with salmon for a potentially better flavor combination; adjust cilantro to taste.
- Portions: The miso onion topping was delicious but abundant; consider using less when mixing with bulgur.
